KL mini road trip Part 2
After hanging around the ferry terminal we returned to the car and headed back to the city. Then there were some moments of debate and discussion about the next destination. Since we failed to make it to Ipoh brother suggested we go eat Ipoh hor fun.
I don't remember where this coffeeshop is, the address is probably google-able, but the Ipoh hor fun is sedap! It comes with shredded chicken or prawn, but the noodles take centre-stage, slick and slippery smooth. The prawn version comes with the mandatory layer of prawn oil and the combination goes down all too easily.
Then there was some desserts of very decent dan-tan (steamed egg custards) from Zhongguo Hua Tuoguan, which I learnt about from EatingAsia too. Especially popular with the little one. We tar-powed extra portions for people at home.
Then it was off to Petaling Street to try their famous chee cheong fun. Unfortunately they were sold out. We came back two days later, even at 12 pm they had sold out. And the food guides state that they are open till 4pm. Urgh!! But Petaling Street had other consolations, like the tow foo fa stall, and for my nephew, the toy shops which sold all sorts of new and retro toys. We spent a good hour and a half picking out toys for him and the other children at home.
Third Sister asked us to buy something for dinner, so we went to Bangsar Baru. Sate Kajang H.J. Samuri was introduced to us by brother-in-law whose office is nearby. No need to drive all the way to Kajang, this quick fix promises to be authentic, yummy and reasonably priced.
Looking back at these photos bring back powerful memories of the good times shared with my family. Also, if I stare long enough at the bowl of horfun I can almost imagine myself slurping it up.....
Oh lordy ... that horfun looks so good and reminds me of the one I like in Bangsar. Am heading up to KL for work next week, shall eat my fill!
Thanks for dropping a note on my blog ;^), looking forward to a chance to catch up with you when I make the move to BEL. Will keep you posted!!!
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Posted by: Jayakumar | Friday, February 02, 2007 at 11:28 AM
There is a Chan Thoong Kee at the China town area. Is always a must visit for me when I am up in KL. The hor fun tasted just heavenly with the prawn oil.
Posted by: TTC | Saturday, February 03, 2007 at 04:11 PM
w: great!
ttc: I think that's the same one, there isn't, as far as I know, more than one of them. the horfun is indeed heavenly.
Posted by: umami | Monday, February 05, 2007 at 12:09 AM
Umami,
Gosh, you must miss all that deliciousness. *sigh*
Posted by: Reid | Monday, February 05, 2007 at 11:22 AM
TTC, pls gimme ze address for Chan Thoong Kee...Umami's pic is making me hungry...though I just had a very heavy dinner. :P
Posted by: superfinefeline | Monday, February 05, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Reid, absolutely, though Paris definitely has its compensations.
superfinefeline, i googled the address: 11 Jalan Barat Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur Phone: 03-21422779, here's another post by a malaysian food blogger that I found on google: http://jommakan.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_jommakan_archive.html.
Posted by: umami | Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Oh ya.. the hor fun is fantastic.. it's a must have.. hor fun is smooth, wantan is marvellous.. I missed KL food!
Posted by: Colleen | Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 05:25 AM
Colleen, so do I, so do I....
Posted by: umami | Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 11:25 AM
What a great blog you have here. I also love fashion and my passion always towards my own traditional costume. Such as Baju kurung, baju melayu, cheongsom and saree fashion
I’m from Malaysia too, nice to meet you.
Posted by: Suraya | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 02:18 PM